"The bonus-point isn't much of a consolation now but it might give us something at the end of the season when there are only a couple of points between positions."

The Scarlets remain second in the RaboDirect PRO12 and their attention now turns to the Heineken Cup and their back-to-back clashes with Exeter Chiefs.

They welcome back their Wales contingent today but are set to be without George North, Josh Turnbull and Rob McCusker.

"We will try to get as many of the boys back into the squad as we can without changing too much," said Easterby.

"We will still be missing some players but hopefully we can pick a strong squad for a game that we have to win.

"George is probably going to be a couple of weeks but we will know more today and tomorrow. Rob and Josh won't be available, again we're looking at a couple of weeks. There are a lot of players we are desperate to get back."

But Easterby will have the likes of Matthew Rees, Tavis Knoyle, Rhys Priestland and Jon Davies back at his disposal for the clash.

And he was particularly impressed with the recent form of international newcomers Liam Williams and Aaron Shingler.

"I was impressed but not surprised," said Easterby.

"They have gone really well for us, we have a lot of faith in them and they've shown some regional form in the national jersey."

Easterby expects a similar challenge from the Chiefs as was posed by Ulster on the weekend but he insists his side must improve.

"The won't be too dissimilar to Ulster," added the former Ireland flanker.

"They have a good forward pack, they're winning a lot of rugby and will come here with plenty of confidence.

"They're a good team and we will have to be a lot better than we were on Sunday."

British & Irish Lions trio Leigh Halfpenny, Liam Williams and Dan Biggar return to the Wales starting line-up for Saturday's crucial NatWest 6 Nations encounter in Dublin against Ireland where Warren Gatland's men will be seeking their second scalp of the campaign.

Wales forward coach Robin McBryde has given Welsh fans a major boost ahead of this weekend's vital NatWest 6 Nations clash by declaring "Everybody has been given the green light," with injured trio Dan Biggar, Taulupe Faletau and Leigh Halfpenny all back in training.

The Wales squad met back up this morning to prepare for the clash against England - WRU TV caught up with Neil Jenkins who said the squad were under no illusions for their next task but a trip to Twickenham doesn't hold any fears for a confident Wales side.

Wales hooker Ken Owens was delighted to get the NatWest 6 Nations off to a flying start with a convincing win against Scotland, where he says the squad were determined to deliver a performance 'from minute one.'

Just two days until the NatWest 6 Nations kicks off. George North takes WRU TV around the players area at Principality Stadium after going through security - which fans will have to do on Saturday. Gates open at 11.15 - don't leave it late!

Next in the series of #TheTeamRoom we listen in to the first leadership group in camp. The players were asked to nominate their peers who they wanted to represent them on the group and we hear what Warren and the players have to say.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland was in a positive frame of mind at today's NatWest 6 Nations launch but admitted the opening clash in Cardiff was a 'massive' game as everyone is talking about the rise of Scotland.

Head coach Warren Gatland has selected two uncapped players - James Davies and Josh Adams - in his 39-man squad for the 2018 NatWest Six Nations. Ospreys second row Alun Wyn Jones will once again be his captain.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland revealed that he was satisfied with the two wins from four games during the autumn's Under Armour Series. WRU TV recaps the matches against Australia, Georgia, New Zealand and South Africa.

The following players have been released back to their respective regions for action this weekend and will link back up with the Wales national squad following the conclusion of their regional commitments.